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sylvanwitchWe have been teased by a week of unseasonably warm weather--not ridiculously warm, but certainly warm enough--and sunshine, and it has been glorious. Temperatures are plummeting once again, but there is, at least, some late afternoon sunshine out there. The beautiful weather last week meant LOTS of walking outside when I got home in time, and it made me yearn for the spring, so I can have such lovely rambles every day.
What do you cling to for hope in the dark(er) days of winter (and/or prohibitively miserable days of summer)?
Feel free to ignore that question, but do please share how your week has been, fitness-wise and/or otherwise. We're here to listen.
My weight was *fantastic* on Friday morning, and then we had my husband's birthday weekend AND King Cake, in honor of Mardi Gras (note: I am not Catholic, but that does not matter where cake is concerned) and Indian takeout and all sorts of other treats and, well, the scale this morning was disappointing. Ah, well.
Otherwise, I exercised every day, often many, many more steps than my daily quota, often because I just wanted to get outside in the sunshine while I could. Hydration has been good--still brewing my own ginger root tisane--and sleep has likewise been okay (broken but good in terms of bedtimes). I also did some "boxing of the breath" a couple of times while out walking, which helped me to focus on the here and now, being more mindful, rather than using my ramble to ruminate on something unpleasant. There was a confluence of stressors toward the end of last week, both out of my control, so I needed the breathing to center me.
My plan for the week ahead is to lose the weight I gained this past weekend and stick to all the other usual goals, as well.
May the next seven days be as free of stress and struggle as it's possible for such days to be.
What do you cling to for hope in the dark(er) days of winter (and/or prohibitively miserable days of summer)?
Feel free to ignore that question, but do please share how your week has been, fitness-wise and/or otherwise. We're here to listen.
My weight was *fantastic* on Friday morning, and then we had my husband's birthday weekend AND King Cake, in honor of Mardi Gras (note: I am not Catholic, but that does not matter where cake is concerned) and Indian takeout and all sorts of other treats and, well, the scale this morning was disappointing. Ah, well.
Otherwise, I exercised every day, often many, many more steps than my daily quota, often because I just wanted to get outside in the sunshine while I could. Hydration has been good--still brewing my own ginger root tisane--and sleep has likewise been okay (broken but good in terms of bedtimes). I also did some "boxing of the breath" a couple of times while out walking, which helped me to focus on the here and now, being more mindful, rather than using my ramble to ruminate on something unpleasant. There was a confluence of stressors toward the end of last week, both out of my control, so I needed the breathing to center me.
My plan for the week ahead is to lose the weight I gained this past weekend and stick to all the other usual goals, as well.
May the next seven days be as free of stress and struggle as it's possible for such days to be.
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Date: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 07:24 pm (UTC)Ha! This is very true. Also, good on you for enjoying yourself. I think one of the main advantages to having healthy habits as a default is to get to celebrate special occasions with treats and not have to worry about it.
I likewise cling the thought of being able to be outside comfortably for long periods of time—to take those long rambles in the fresh air without uncomfortably side effects or wanting to retreat to indoor climate control. I'm so glad you guys got a (non-ridiculous) bit of unseasonable weather to enjoy.
This was a challenging week, but knowing I'd be reporting how I was doing here definitely helped urge me to get back to trying after some lapses. Thanks for providing this space. :)
Goal #1: Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
Result: 5/7. I had some morning schedule disruptions, and missing breakfast tends to derail things for me in a way that sees me skipping lunch as well. I think I have too many first-thing meetings in my calendar these days. Long-term, I'm going to look at budging those to build a little more wiggle room into my mornings.
Goal #2: Take at least a 30-minute walk every day (weather and health permitting).
Result: 7/7. I took a walk every morning and also got out most days at lunch. I also had a good two-hour walk around the park on Saturday.
Goal #3: Turn off electronics and start getting ready for bed by 10:30 every night.
Result: 6/7. I got embroiled in an Online Discussion that I shouldn't have. Staying out of certain comms is definitely better for my sleep habits (and blood pressure).
Goal #4: Cut out caffeinated drinks.
Result: 7/7. Still really tempting on the taste-based front, but I'm holding firm.
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Date: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 01:20 pm (UTC)Ugh, but someone is WRONG on the Internet! LoL! Believe me, I can relate; though I'm no longer really engaged in Fandom Hi-Jinks, I definitely recall many too-late nights when I couldn't tear myself away from the drama-rama. Not that you were necessarily indulging in that behavior (I was usually a lurker with her mouth a-gape at something someone thought was okay to say out loud in a public space ;-).
I hope you're able to find a way to balance the work-breakfast equation. YAY for daily walks and long Saturday rambles! May there be many more in your future! :-)
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Date: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 04:51 pm (UTC)That was exactly the line in my head that made me finally log off. :D
I really don't enjoy drama, but even after decades in fandom there's a naïve part of me that's so certain in the early stages that if I just make a good faith effort to understand where the conflict is coming from and offer up some good sources so everyone can check their facts, the wank will be averted. Spoilers: it will not.